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Resolution cements protection in Michigan Constitution State Rep. Jim Runestad, of White Lake, today introduced legislation to ensure the freedoms of speech and assembly are not restricted on the campuses of public colleges and universities. Runestad’s resolution proposes amending the Michigan Constitution to clarify the Legislature’s ability to enact laws that protect the rights of…

Runestad bill balances privacy rights, accountability State Rep. Jim Runestad, of White Lake, said law enforcement agencies would have clear guidelines for the recordings made by police body cameras under legislation approved today by the Michigan House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Runestad, establishes rules for retaining and releasing footage recorded on body cameras…

Resolution would put measure up for vote of the people Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jim Runestad to protect electronic property from unreasonable search and seizure received unanimous bipartisan approval today from the Michigan House of Representatives. Runestad’s resolution proposes amending the Michigan Constitution to make crystal clear that the government must generally obtain a…

Michigan’s public schools would get $100 more per student through a bill approved by state Rep. Jim Runestad of White Lake and his state House colleagues. “We are rightfully showing our commitment to public education with record funding for K-12 schools in this budget,” Runestad said this week after approval of the House plan. “One…

State Reps. Jim Runestad and David LaGrand have introduced a two-bill package to prevent legislators from immediately becoming lobbyists when they leave office. The bipartisan legislation institutes a minimum two-year “cooling-off” period before former legislators can become registered lobbyists. “Thirty other states have a cooling-off period for legislators to ensure they are working for their…

School employees and people who work for our local, state and federal governments are paid to serve the public, and they have a duty to maintain the public’s trust. Unfortunately, too many people break that trust and receive insignificant punishments. The most notable recent example of this in Michigan comes from the 12 principals from…

State Rep. Jim Runestad of White Lake has been appointed to the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Law, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee. As part of this committee, Rep. Runestad shapes policy positions on homeland security, civil and criminal justice, and emergency management at the federal level. “I am honored by the opportunity to…

Public employees convicted of felony fraud lose portion of public retirement benefits under plan The Michigan House of Representatives today unanimously approved legislation introduced by state Rep. Jim Runestad to increase penalties for public employees convicted of felony embezzlement and fraud. “Schools and communities across our state have been plagued by a culture of corruption…

State Rep. Jim Runestad, of White Lake Township, today lauded the overwhelming House passage of bipartisan legislation making state government more accountable to its taxpayers. Runestad said the legislation makes the governor and lieutenant governor subject to the Freedom of Information Act and creates a similar disclosure requirement for state representatives and senators called the…

State Rep. Jim Runestad of White Lake will host a coffee hour on Monday, March 20 at Highland Township Public Library, located at 444 Beach Farm Circle in Highland from 6 to 7:30 p.m. “Listening to the workers and residents of our community is a priority for me,” said Rep. Runestad. “I want to be…

Bipartisan group vows to protect the fundamental right to bear arms A bipartisan group of state representatives, led by co-chairs Reps. Jim Runestad, Michele Hoitenga and Scott Dianda today announced the formation of a new Second Amendment Caucus. The caucus is comprised of 42 members of the Michigan House of Representatives who are committed to…

Legislation requires the recording of forensic interviews State Reps. Jim Runestad, Pamela Hornberger and Robert Kosowski today introduced a bipartisan bill package to require the recording of forensic interviews conducted with children involved in abuse and neglect investigations. Kosowski, of Westland, said protocol recommends that forensic interviews in child abuse investigations be video recorded, and…